Monthly Archives: October 2007

Tips for the Kitchen

Posted on October 31, 2007 by fwade

I know that I play the same tune over and over – “Forget about the tips, focus on the fundamentals” and that I think most of us are making a mistake by focusing on tips when we look to improve … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Questions

Posted on October 30, 2007 by fwade

Laura sent me the following question, which made me stop and think, and to attempt an answer in just a few words. Thanks to her for asking. Laura, by the way is the author of the blog: http://simpleproductivityblog.com – which … Continue reading →

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Hate the Martial Arts’ Belt System?

Posted on October 29, 2007 by fwade

A keen reader made the point recently that the martial arts structure built into 2Time might have some drawbacks. One is that the martial arts are seen by some as being difficult, arduous and combative. 2Time, on the other hand, … Continue reading →

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An Analysis of a Single System

Posted on October 23, 2007 by fwade

I just read a fascinating account of how how a blogger called Ricky Spears experimented with a new paper-based time management system that he ultimately rejected. It reminded me of why I could never go back to using paper, and … Continue reading →

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The Point of the Name: 2Time

Posted on October 22, 2007 by fwade

While I originally came up with the name “2Time” as a place-holder, it does have some logic to the strangeness. At the time, it seemed to make sense to say that there are 2 kinds of time that professionals consume: … Continue reading →

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Changing Habits – Neatly and Simply

Posted on October 19, 2007 by fwade

Neat and Simple is a blog well worth reading for those who are serious about 2Time or any other thinking around time management. In this article on changing habits, the author (Ariane Benefit) delves into what it takes to overcome … Continue reading →

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Voting ends on Friday (whew!)

Posted on October 18, 2007 by fwade

In a prior post on September 20th, I mentioned that I had entered my proposal to write a new, hopefully revolutionary, manifesto on the skill of time management. What I have neglected to mention is that it’s the most popular … Continue reading →

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Outlook Newsletter

Posted on October 18, 2007 by fwade

This looks to me like a pretty in-depth newsletter on how best to use Outlook. I don’t think it gets into the design of the software, but it seems to get into some useful distinctions about how best to manage … Continue reading →

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Following the Fundamentals

Posted on October 17, 2007 by fwade

I once completed an IronMan triathon. The next question most people ask is “How long was that?” I respond – “a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile ride, and a 26.2 mile run.” They then ask “Over how many days?” … Continue reading →

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More on 2Time Analogies

Posted on October 16, 2007 by fwade

There are some different ways in which I have been trying to compare 2Time to other ways of trying to improve productivity. When compared to other “systems” I think of the guru-driven systems as particular destinations on a path to … Continue reading →

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